Transcript of Depression & Teen Suicide

mood disorder in which people lose interest in life and can no longer find enjoyment in anything. (Merki, Cleary and Hubbard, 98)Signs & SymptomsTreatment2 Main Types:

Statistics3rd leading cause of death for teenagers (4,400 per year)Warning Signs of Suicide:Lack of energyStep 1: ListenShow you care by listening to that person and giving him or her your full attention.Step 2: TalkBe willing to talk about suicide. It is actually helpful to discuss suicide openly.Step 3: Get HelpGet help by talking to a trusted adult. If you feel like the situation is critical, call 911.Statistics, Reasons & Warnings SignsResourcesNow, let's compare what the teens said in the video to the information in Figure 4.4 on page 98 in the green health textbook. (Merki, Cleary and Hubbard)Teen Suicide:Let's watch this video about one girl's suicide survival story.Be able to identify the reason(s) she decided to attempt suicide.What circumstances would cause people to see suicide as the answer to their problems? There are 2 main categories:

1 in 25 teens has attempted suicide. 1 in 8 has thought about it.There are 100 suicide attempts for every death caused by suicide14% of high schoolers have thought about suicide. 7% have attempted it.Withdrawal from friends & familyLoss of interestPoor hygieneTaking unnecessary risksTalking about suicideGiving away personal possessionsGo to www.menti.com and use the code 172341 to answer an anonymous polling question about your personal experience with suicide.Go back to www.menti.com to answer a question about hope to make a word cloud.2. Biological Therapy (Medication)